Background: The present study was conducted with the aim of assessing the awareness of oral cancer among dental patients. Materials & methods: A total of 2000 patients were enrolled in the present study over three months duration. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients were recorded. A Performa was made and detailed knowledge and attitude of all the subjects was recorded. The Performa consisted of questionnaire pertaining to assessment of awareness of dental patients in relation to oral cancer. All the results were recorded in Microsoft excel sheet and were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS software. Results: 1684 subjects correctly answered that oral cancer is a major cause of mortality in India. 1839 subjects wanted to quit tobacco habit. 1192 subjects were smokers because of pleasure factor. 785 subjects enrolled in the present study showed anticipation in stopping smoking habit around them. Knowledge score was high among dental patients in the present study. Higher scores reflected a higher level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the ill-effects of tobacco habits and a better understanding of oral cancer and prevention provisions among the group. Conclusion: If a structured questionnaire-based assessment and education programme is established, it will undoubtedly assist chewers in cutting back on their chewing frequency and eventually completely quitting these deadly habits.